Free Level 1 Health and Safety Awareness Course in Rainham. Classes run at Rainham Campus Construction Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks and is open to adults aged 19 or over. You'll cover the core principles of workplace health and safety, with a focus on construction environments. Health and safety awareness classes are kept to a manageable pace, so you can fit study around other commitments. The NCFE level 1 health and safety awareness qualification is recognised by employers across the construction sector.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll identify common workplace hazards and how to report them.
You'll understand your legal rights and responsibilities under health and safety law.
You'll recognise safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll learn how to respond to accidents and emergencies in the workplace.
You'll understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use it.
You'll explore risk assessment basics and why they matter on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rainham Campus Construction Centre. Teaching covers theory and practical awareness activities. Assessment is through a short written or multiple-choice test set by NCFE. You do not need to complete a work placement. The centre will guide you through what each assessment involves before you sit it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rainham Campus Construction Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work with health and safety knowledge.
Site operative. General duties across residential and commercial builds.
Warehouse operative. Health and safety awareness valued by logistics employers.
Groundworker. Outdoor construction work requiring site safety understanding.
Facilities assistant. Maintenance and support roles in managed buildings.
Demolition operative. Site clearance work where safety awareness is essential.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. Goes deeper into risk assessment and workplace legislation, and is recognised across more sectors.
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety. A broader qualification for those moving into a supervisory or site coordinator role.
Level 1 Award in Construction Skills. A practical next step if you want to move into hands-on construction work.
